Synonym(s)
Athyrium filix-femina
Athyrium filix-femina ssp. asplenioides
Athyrium filix-femina var. asplenioides
Common Name
Southern lady fern
Plant Form
Fern & Fern Allies
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Width (ft)
2.0 -
3.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Rabbit resistant
Yes
Commercially Available
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Habitat
Deciduous fern in the Spleenwort family (Aspleniaceae) found growing in meadows, open thickets, moist woods, and occasionally in swamps and is often found in the understory of cedar, fir or hemlock woodlands.
Wildlife value
Provides cover for wildlife including frogs and parts are used in bird nest construction.
Ground Cover
Yes
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes